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What Is Kerry Katona’s Net Worth?
As of March 2025, Kerry Katona, the English singer and media personality, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This figure is primarily derived from her extensive television career, particularly in the realms of light entertainment and reality shows. Katona’s ventures into ghostwriting and acting in commercials have also contributed to her overall financial standing.
Early Career and Atomic Kitten Years
Kerry Katona’s journey began in Warrington, Cheshire, England, where she was born on September 6, 1980. Her early life was marked by instability, spending time in foster care and attending eight different schools. At 16, she left school to pursue a career as a lap dancer before joining a dance troupe that toured Europe.
In 1999, at the age of 18, Katona’s career took a significant turn when she became a member of Atomic Kitten, a pop trio formed by Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The group’s debut single, “Right Now,” released in November 1999, reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. “See Ya,” their second single, followed in March 2000, peaking at number 6.
Atomic Kitten’s early success led to a tour in Asia and the release of “Cradle,” which topped the charts. Their debut album, “Right Now,” was initially released in Japan in March 2000 and later in the UK in October of the same year. While the album wasn’t immediately successful, the group was given another chance with the single “Whole Again.” This single reached number 1 in the UK, but Katona had already left the group a few days prior due to her pregnancy.
Television Career and Reality Show Success
After leaving Atomic Kitten, Kerry Katona transitioned to television, appearing in shows such as “Britain’s Sexiest…,” “Loose Women,” and “ElimiDate.” Her career reached new heights in 2004 when she won the third series of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” This victory significantly boosted her profile and earning potential. In 2011, she was a runner-up on “Celebrity Big Brother,” further solidifying her status as a TV personality.
Between 2007 and 2008, Katona starred in three reality shows on MTV: “Kerry Katona: Crazy in Love,” “Kerry Katona: Whole Again,” and “Kerry Katona: Where’s the Problem?” In 2010, her reality show “Kerry Coming Clean” aired, providing a glimpse into her personal life. She also participated in “Dancing on Ice Series 6” in 2011, where she was eliminated in week five.
In 2019, Kerry appeared in the sixth season of the E4 reality series “Celebs Go Dating.” November 2022 marked her entry into podcasting as the permanent co-host of the “Wheel of Misfortune” podcast alongside comedian Alison Spittle.
Financial Difficulties and Bankruptcy
Despite her television success, Kerry Katona has faced significant financial challenges. In 2008, she was declared bankrupt after failing to pay £82,000 of a £417,000 tax bill. This financial setback reportedly led to the loss of her £1 million+ home in England. Katona has stated that she felt she was “ripped off and conned” and that she had trusted the wrong people to manage her money. She attributed her financial troubles, in part, to her drug use and unstable mental state at the time.
It has been reported that she declared bankruptcy twice more, once in 2013 and again in 2018.
OnlyFans Earnings and Financial Recovery
In mid-2021, Kerry Katona joined OnlyFans, a move that proved to be financially rewarding. Reportedly, she earned over $1 million from the platform within her first year. These earnings allowed her to purchase a Lamborghini, buy a home, and send her children to private schools.
Personal Life and Relationships
Kerry Katona has five children from three different marriages. In January 2002, she married singer Brian McFadden in Rathfeigh, County Meath, Ireland. They had two daughters together before McFadden filed for divorce in September 2004, with the divorce finalized in December 2006.
In February 2007, Katona married taxi driver Mark Croft. They had a daughter in 2007 and a son in 2008. The couple announced their separation in 2009 but later reconciled before divorcing in 2011.
In September 2014, Katona married former rugby league player George Kay. They had a daughter together in 2014. In October 2015, Kerry announced their separation after he allegedly assaulted her at their home in Crowborough. He was subsequently arrested by police, but the charges were later dropped. Kay died of an overdose in July 2019.
Katona has been open about her struggles with mental health issues, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2005. She also has dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She has been involved in campaigns to raise awareness of mental health problems.
